Project Engineer

Clark Construction Group, LLC • Charlotte, NC

19d

About The Position

The Project Engineer joins a project team and is responsible for the technical and engineering aspects of a project. The role leads daily coordination among clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and company employees. It involves planning, scheduling, predicting, and managing technical tasks to ensure accuracy, appropriate resources, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an active, hands-on role with significant time on construction sites and some office work. Site conditions may include uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, changing weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and moving mechanical equipment. The role also includes office-based computer work, document review, and meetings. Employees are expected to follow Clark Construction safety policies and applicable laws.

The position operates in a demanding, high-performance environment. Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines is required, and employees may need to monitor and respond to communications outside regular working hours for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly tests are required.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as an engineer, project engineer, or in a similar construction-industry role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.
• Demonstrated ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest and passion for building and the construction industry.
• Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, and Builds Relationships.
• Ability to frequently be on your feet and navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
• Ability to perform bending, kneeling, and reaching; frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
• Ability to work in varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to work communications outside regular hours when business needs require.
• Completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participation in random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 certification.
• Procore experience.
• Primavera P6 experience.
• Experience working for a general contractor.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers on purchasing activities, including scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and forward submittals and confirm they comply with plans and specifications.
• Support development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
• Play a lead role in developing project plans.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries, ensuring they conform to the project schedule.
• Review change proposals from trade partners and negotiate as appropriate.
• Coordinate drawings with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Draft change orders; solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers; perform scope take-offs and estimate costs.
• Lead project closeout, including assembling manuals and warranties for owner turnover and preparing final payment documents for subcontractors.
• Develop and lead training sessions for the team and trade partners.
• Take ownership of document management applications.
• Cultivate industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to company leadership.
• Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit talent.
• Anticipate stakeholders’ needs, desires, and goals and exceed their expectations.
• Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Monitor and respond to communications outside regular working hours as needed for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level